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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
1
A dangerous dynamite scare near Martinsville on Tuesday morning ended with police and locals destroying two half sticks of Atlas and Excelsior explosives found near the Pritchard Jones garage and a billiard hall. A nearby wagon track may have triggered the blast, and investigators seek a motive tied to a cry for justice in a broader, unsettled case.
A late text fragment describes an examination at the county High School building last Saturday and eviction references. It notes time allowances, applicants, and a mix of candidates including teachers professionals and four women in class.
The record shows senior enrollment 21 with 16 passing all subjects, 3 conditioned in one subject, 1 in two. junior enrollment 20 with 14 passing all, 1 with one subject, 1 in two subjects. sophomores 32 with 19 passing all, 1 conditioned in one, 3 in two, 1 in three. freshmen 31 with 13 passing all, 1 conditioned in one, 3 in two, 1 in three, 1 in four. Beginning this semester each class recites current events every fifth week. An opening period Monday mornings. spelling exercise last Wednesday. plan to continue weekly. Miss Anna Hill back after illness. Cleo Weir out this semester. Gretchen Hybarger joins as special student for commercial work. Report cards issued Friday evening. About ten high school students interviewed by Dr. Pettit on the Vaindalia Seed and Soil train.
Fragmented notice outlines multiple divorce cases from Rockville and Martinsville Indiana. Edna Hamilton sues for support and custody in a 1907 separation. Mary E. Hays seeks divorce from Gordon D. Hays. Charney Smith faces desertion allegations linked to family disputes. details include marriages dates, separations, and requested alimony.
About one hundred farmers heard Professor J Pettit of the University of Illinois discuss soil fertility during Vandalia seed and soil lectures. The event, in cooperation with UI experiment stations, urged better crops and soil preservation. Convicts in Illinois pens contribute limestone. railroads offer favorable rates to transport study materials and lime. The talk highlighted lime phosphorus and potassium benefits and noted future trips to experiment fields near Centralia and Urbana.
The Hen drives national concern as egg prices surge and a network of cold storage warehouses and refrigerator cars expand. Australia Bulgaria and Prince Edward Island show varied reuse of hens and eggs, while U S congressional probes rise.
The regular monthly city council meeting was held Monday evening. Treasurer Wm. Luts warned no money from water and light funds had been paid over, promising no assumption of responsibility. Police magistrate William Low reported two cases with total fines of 86, of which 33 was paid. City marshal Shelton Davis noted three arrears. Treasurer’s report showed on hand balances: Int. and bond 62.24, General 166.61, Light 21, Water 1712, Sewers 546.00, Pav ing 99.82. Utilities superintendent reported January collections: Water 513.21 and Light 720.98 totaling 1,237.19, paid out Water 464.28 and Light 4206 48, balance on hand 9001.52.
Observers report the Star of Bethlehem reappearing in the night sky. Astronomers note the star would be invisible if the sun stood at the Earth’s distance, but this evening it will fade briefly before brightening again as it moves across the heavens.
Advance sheets of the official Catholic directory report 14,347,027 Catholics in the continental United States, a yearly gain of 111,676, with 4,819 churches and 4,855 mission churches. The total including territories reaches 22,587,079 Catholics under the U S flag. There are 16,550 priests in the United States and 289 orphan asylums housing 51,541 orphans. New York tops states with 2,722,647 Catholics. Chicago leads cities with 487 churches. significant diocesan and parish counts are listed.
An obituary fragment recalls the Fras family, noting members Walt and Yone, long residence near Wabash town, marriage to Abe English, life in Marshal then Terre Haute after English's death, and a brief funeral service.
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